Avai are winless in their last three matches following a 3-1 loss away from home against America Mineiro. Despite taking an early lead, three America goals ensured their fifth loss in six games. Avai will be desperate to improve here. They currently sit just a point above the bottom four. Corinthians earned a decent 1-0 victory over Botafogo in their last league outing thanks to a Gustavo Mosquito goal. They sit in second place, four points adrift of league leaders and rivals Palmeiras. In midweek, Corinthians' chances of continental success were dealt a huge blow as they suffered a 2-0 home loss to Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores. 1:1